Sean McConnell joins The Ranch Sitdown for a hilarious and insightful conversation on producing, songwriting, creative obsessions, and why his studio might secretly require an intervention.

From AmericanaFest stories to his nonstop creative flow, this episode captures McConnell at his sharpest, funniest, and most inspiring.

Singer-songwriter, producer, and label owner Matthew McNeal joins The Ranch Sitdown for a conversation that bridges Fort Worth grit with heartfelt Americana soul. 

From his punk beginnings in Terrell, Texas, to founding his own record label and touring nationwide, McNeal opens up about independence, loss, and community. 

He shares how DIY roots shaped his music, why Fort Worth’s creative spirit fuels collaboration, and the lessons behind his fifth studio album, High Lonesome. 

It’s an honest, grounded look at a modern troubadour carving his own path built on kindness, authenticity, and a love for the craft.

At AmericanaFest, The Ranch Sitdown catches up with American Idol alum and Texas native Jack Blocker for a down-to-earth conversation about his whirlwind year.

From hitting national TV to welcoming his newborn daughter, June, Jack shares how life, love, and late nights have reshaped his outlook on music. He talks about finding inspiration in legends like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, balancing family life with a touring schedule, and his unwavering loyalty to Dallas sports, even while living in Nashville.

With a new album freshly released and another already in the works, Jack opens up about writing on the road, performing solo across the country, and the pull Texas still has on his heart.

In this week’s Ranch Sitdown, Americana prodigy Jack Barksdale opens up about his songwriting process, the deep-rooted wisdom behind his lyrics, and how growing up between Lucinda Williams and Nirvana shaped his sound.

From toy guitars to Spotify rabbit holes, Jack breaks down the stories behind “The Wealthy Man’s Debt,” shares why live performance is both a blessing and a puzzle, and delivers a haunting acoustic performance that’ll stick with you long after the outro.

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Ranch Sitdown, we catch up with Americana legend Hayes Carll at AmericanaFest to talk about songwriting through life’s messes and his new record born from self-reflection and a second divorce.

Hayes opens up about finding peace, writing songs as reminders to himself, and accidentally rescuing a “lap dog” the size of a couch.

From co-writing with Brothers Osborne to jamming with The Band of Heathens, this Sitdown is part therapy, part comedy, and all Hayes Carll.

In this episode of The Ranch Sitdown, Shane Hollinger kicks back with San Marcos singer-songwriter Hank Weaver, a quiet talker with a powerhouse voice and a knack for turning late-night thoughts into hauntingly good songs.

Hank opens up about how Walk the Line inspired him to pick up a guitar at just four years old, his wildest writing sessions (including a dingy Oklahoma motel), and the thriving songwriter scene at Cheatham Street Warehouse.

From battling writer’s block to dreaming about bagpipes and barbecued pre-show meals, this conversation is as down-to-earth and hilarious as it is heartfelt.

In this sitdown, legend Will Hoge talks new music, old classics, and what it’s like watching your kid call Pearl Jam “oldies.”

From Grammy nominations to re-recording albums lost in the California fires, Hoge reflects on a career spanning 15 records, the evolving meaning of his songs, and why Americana feels like the Land of Misfit Toys.

It’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and rock ’n’ roll storytelling.

Dalton Domino has never been afraid to tell the truth, whether it’s through his music, his struggles, or his new role shaping the next generation of artists.

In this sitdown, Dalton opens up about life after the spotlight, marriage, fatherhood, sobriety, and the patience it takes to survive the industry.

He talks about the making of his new record Arizona, the lessons he’s learned the hard way, and his bold approach to managing Shelby Stone by skipping the streaming chase and focusing on real fans.

With plenty of laughs, blunt honesty, and even a few live songs, this episode is Dalton at his most candid.

In this special Ranch Sitdown from AmericanaFest in Nashville, Shane Hollinger sits down with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Visit Fort Worth’s Tom Martens, and artist Summer Dean.

From proclaiming Delbert McClinton Day, to Fort Worth’s booming live music scene, to Summer’s Opry debut and upcoming albums, this episode highlights how Cowtown is making its mark on the national stage while staying true to its Texas roots.

In this Ranch Sitdown, Elysha LeMaster takes us from her theater days to rocking the stage with her own music.

She shares the story behind her single Sweet Goodbye, what it was like recording “Mexican Sky” as a duet with Cody Canada, and how her rock-band roots shaped her Americana sound.

 From Selena Gomez concerts to Rickrolling at karaoke, Elysha’s stories are full of charm, grit, and a little bit of rock & roll rebellion.